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Words starting with W

Words that start with W

Wet walruses waving wildly at Wendy the wallaby in Wallaroo.

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Wis forWield

You wield something if you hold it and use it. You most commonly wield weapons and tools. People can also wield power.
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Wis forWife

A wife is the female member of a married couple. The male of the couple is her husband.

Wis forWig

A wig is just some fake hair. You can get wigs in almost any colour, either brightly coloured ones like in the picture, or natural coloured ones that look like real hair. Some people wear wigs for fun, others wear them because they are bald and don't want other people to know. A wig that only covers part of your head is called a toupee.
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Wis forWild

Something is wild if people haven't changed it to suit their own needs. Wild animals and plants live or grow anywhere they are able, and don't rely on people to feed them and look after them. The opposite of wild is domesticated. Wild versions of household flowers, fruits and vegetables generally have much smaller fruits or flowers than their domestic varieties.
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Wildebeast, or gnu, are a type of antelope. They live in Africa, and are best known for migrating in large herds each year. Wildebeast are prey to lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards.
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Wilderness is a name given to any area that is still in its natural state, where there are no farms, mines or people. Only wild animals live in the wilderness.
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You use the word will when you are talking about something that should happen or is about to happen. Using will often implies some force, especially if you are giving an order. Some examples are: "You will clean your room" "I will see you tomorrow" "You will stop doing that"
Scientific name: rhipidura leucophrys
The willie wagtail, or willy wagtail, is a small, black and white songbird found in Australia and Indonesia. They are called wagtails because of their habit of waggin their tail backwards and forwards as they hop around. They eat insects, and are a common sight in backyards in Australia. They are aggressive and can be seen chasing larger birds and even cats out of their territory.
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Wis forWillow

Scientific name: salix alba
The willow is a deciduous tree that likes to grow in moist soil, and is often found on the banks of rivers. Willow bark has salicylic acid in it, which used to be used by primitive people to help with aches and pains. Today, salicylic acid is made into aspirin.
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Wis forWilted

Something is wilted if it becomes soft and droops downward. Cut flowers in a vase or plants growing in the ground will wilt if they do not get enough water. Some plants will wilt in the heat even if they have enough water, as the heat is just too much for them.